How to get from Flanders Gate to Leuven by bus and train?

From Flanders Gate to Leuven by bus and train

To get from Flanders Gate to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R28 bus from Brussels Flemish Gate station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 5A bus from Leuven Station Platform 4 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Flanders Gate may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R28R28
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 5A5A
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Brussels Flemish Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussels Flemish Gate
    ID 300889
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R28R28
    Wait for bus
    R28
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Liège-Guillemins
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 4
    ID 303129
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5A5A
    Wait for bus
    5A
    Heverlee Science Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Flanders Gate to Leuven by bus and train via R28, IC and 4

To get from Flanders Gate to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R28 bus from Brussels Flemish Gate station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 4 bus from Leuven Station Platform 8 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The bus and train schedule from Flanders Gate may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

58min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R28R28
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Brussels Flemish Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussels Flemish Gate
    ID 300889
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R28R28
    Wait for bus
    R28
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Liège-Guillemins
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 8
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Flanders Gate to Leuven

The distance between Flanders Gate and Leuven is approximately 32.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Flanders Gate to Leuven by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leuven – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Flanders Gate to Leuven

To check the bus and train schedule from Flanders Gate to Leuven using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Flanders Gate) and destination (Leuven), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Flanders Gate to Leuven by bus and train via R28, IC and 4

To get from Flanders Gate to Leuven you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R28 bus from Brussels Flemish Gate station to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 4 bus from Leuven Station Platform 8 station to Leuven De Somer Square Platform B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The bus and train schedule from Flanders Gate may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Leuven on the Moovit app.

58min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R28R28
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 44
Walk to Leuven
Leaves from Brussels Flemish Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brussels Flemish Gate
    ID 300889
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R28R28
    Wait for bus
    R28
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brussels North Drop-off Point
    ID 303916
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brussels North
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Liège-Guillemins
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leuven
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leuven Station Platform 8
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Wijgmaal Wijveld
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leuven De Somer Square Platform B
    ID 305443
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leuven
    Walk to
    Leuven
    Grote Market
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Flanders Gate to Leuven?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line R28, Train line IC, Bus line 5A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Flanders Gate to Leuven?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line R28, Train line IC, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Flanders Gate and Leuven?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Flanders Gate to Leuven?

    The R28 bus line goes from Brussels Flemish Gate station near Flanders Gate in Brussels to Brussels North Drop-off Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Brussels North Drop-off Point station near Leuven.

  • How long does it take to travel from Flanders Gate to Leuven by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Flanders Gate and Leuven by bus and train is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Flanders Gate to get to Leuven?

    Get on the R28 bus from the Brussels Flemish Gate stop near Flanders Gate in Brussels.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Flanders Gate and Leuven?

    Get off the bus at the Brussels North Drop-off Point stop, which is closest to Leuven.

  • When is the first train from Flanders Gate to Leuven?

    The first train from Flanders Gate in Brussels to Leuven in Leuven is Liege-Guillemins - Ostend. It leaves the Brussels Central station at 2:25 AM.

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